1996 NISSAN MAXIMA light

The light illuminates when the trunk lid is
opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the light
will go off.
TRUNK LIGHT
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2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Key ............................................................................ 2-2
Door locks ................................................................. 2-2
Multi-remote control system ...................................... 2-5
Hood release ............................................................. 2-8
Glove box lock .......................................................... 2-8
Trunk lid lock ............................................................. 2-9
Fuel filler lid lock ..................................................... 2-10
Seats ....................................................................... 2-12
Supplemental restraint system
(Air bag system) ...................................................... 2-17
Caution and warning labels..................................... 2-21
Air bag warning light ............................................... 2-21
Seat belts ................................................................ 2-23
Child restraints for infants and small children......... 2-29
Tilting steering wheel .............................................. 2-35
Outside mirror remote control ................................. 2-36
Foldable outside mirrors.......................................... 2-36
Inside mirror ............................................................ 2-36
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It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, to open
the driver's and front passenger's windows, to
release the trunk lid and to turn on or off the
interior light by using the remote controller
from outside the car.
Be sure to remove the key from the vehicle
before locking the doors and leaving it.
The remote controller can operate at a dis-
tance of approximately 49 ft (15 m) from the
vehicle. (The effective distance depends upon
the conditions around the vehicle.)
As many as four remote controllers can be
used with one vehicle. For information con-
cerning the purchase and use of additional
remote controllers, contact your NISSAN
dealer.
Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the remote
controller.
IDo not allow the remote controller to
become wet.
IDo not drop the remote controller.
IDo not strike the remote controller
sharply against another object.
IDo not place the remote controller for
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MULTI-REMOTE CONTROL
SYSTEM
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an extended period in an area where
temperatures exceed 140ÉF (60ÉC).
DOOR LOCK OPERATION
1. Remove the ignition key.
2. Close all doors.
3. Push the lock button on the remote control-
ler.
4. The hazard indicator flashes twice.
5. All doors will lock.
Although door locking with the remote control-
ler can be confirmed by looking at the hazard
indicator, always check to be sure that the
doors are properly locked before leaving your
vehicle.
DOOR UNLOCK OPERATION
1. Push the unlock button on the remote con-
troller.
2. Only the driver side door will unlock. Push
the unlock button on the remote controller
again within 5 seconds.
All doors will unlock.
3. The interior light will stay on for 30 seconds
when the interior light switch is in the center
ªqº position.The interior light can be turned off without
waiting for 30 seconds by inserting the key into
the ignition and turning it ªONº or by locking the
doors with the remote controller or by pushing
the interior light button.
OPENING THE DRIVER'S AND
FRONT PASSENGER'S WINDOW
1. Push the unlock button on the remote con-
troller for longer than 1.5 seconds after the
driver's door is unlocked.
2. The driver's and front passenger's window
will open.
The driver's and front passenger's window
will also open after all doors are unlocked
with the remote controller.
The driver's and front passenger's win-
dow cannot be closed by using the re-
mote controller.
TRUNK LID OPENER OPERATION
1. Push the trunk lid release button on the
remote controller for longer than 0.5 sec-
ond.
2. The trunk lid will open.
The trunk lid will not open when the trunk lid
cancel lever is in the ªCANCELº position.
It can be opened only with the key.
PANIC ALARM OPERATION
If you are near your vehicle and feel threat-
ened, you may activate the alarm to call atten-
tion as follows:
1. Push the panic alarm button on the remote
controller for longer than 1.5 seconds.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlight will
stay on for 30 seconds.
3. The alarm will stop when any of the key
functions on the remote controller are used.
The remote controller will not function.
IWhen the key is inserted into the key
switch.
IWhen the battery in the remote control-
ler is dead.
IThe distance between the remote con-
troller and vehicle is more than approx.
49 ft (15 m).
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1. Pull the hood lock release handleq1lo-
cated below the instrument panel; the hood
will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
q2at the front of the hood with
your fingertips and raise the hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close the
hood and make sure it locks into place.When locking or unlocking the glove box, use
the master key.
The glove box may be opened by pulling the
handle.
Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
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HOOD RELEASE GLOVE BOX LOCK
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Caution and warning labels about the air bag
system are placed in the vehicle.The air bag light, displaying ªAIR BAGº in the
instrument panel, monitors the circuits of the
air bag. The circuits monitored by the air bag
light are the diagnosis sensor unit, air bag
modules and all related wiring.
When the ignition key is in the ªONº or
ªSTARTº position, the air bag light will illumi-
nate for about 7 seconds and then turn off.
This means the system is operational.
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CAUTION AND WARNING
LABELSAIR BAG WARNING LIGHT
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If any of the following conditions occurs, the air
bag needs servicing and should be taken to
your nearest authorized NISSAN dealer:
1. The air bag light goes off within 7 seconds.
2. The air bag light flashes intermittently or
remains on (after 7 seconds).
3. The air bag light does not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the Supplemental Re-
straint System Air Bag will not operate prop-
erly. It must be checked and repaired.
Take your vehicle to the nearest authorized
NISSAN dealer.
Repair and replacement procedure
The air bag system is designed to inflate on a
one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is
damaged, the air bag light will remain illumi-
nated after inflation has occurred. Repair and
replacement of the air bag system should be
done only by authorized NISSAN dealers.To
ensure long-term functioning, the system
must be inspected 10 years after the date of
manufacture noted on the certification la-
bel located on the driver side center pillar.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the air bag system and related parts
should be pointed out to the person conducting
the maintenance. The ignition key should al-ways be in the ªLOCKº position when working
under the hood or inside the vehicle.
IOnce the air bag has inflated, the air
bag module will not function again
and must be replaced. The air bag
module cannot be repaired.
IAfter an air bag inflates, the front
instrument panel assembly should be
replaced by your NISSAN dealer.
IThe air bag system should be in-
spected by an authorized NISSAN
dealer if there is any damage to the
front end portion of the vehicle or
replaced if the air bag has inflated.
IWhen selling your vehicle, we re-
quest that you inform the buyer about
the air bag system and guide the
buyer to the appropriate sections in
this Owner's Manual.
IIf you need to dispose of an air bag or
scrap the vehicle, contact an autho-
rized NISSAN dealer. Correct air bag
disposal procedures are set forth inthe appropriate NISSAN Service
Manual. Incorrect disposal proce-
dures could cause personal injury.
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The outside mirror will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the ªACCº or ªONº position.
Push the right or left end of the switch to select
the right or left side mirror, then adjust using
the control lever.
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the
passenger side are closer than they ap-
pear.Push the outside mirror backward to fold it. The night position will reduce glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view
clarity.
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OUTSIDE MIRROR REMOTE
CONTROLFOLDABLE OUTSIDE MIRRORS INSIDE MIRROR
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